A long-term EBRD loan of USD 100 million to FESCO, one of the leading integrated transportation operators in the Russian market, will fund the first phase modernisation of commercial infrastructure in the port of Vladivostok and other priority logistics projects.

Generated positive cash flow from operations of $23mil. in the third quarter of 2011.

smart-Tecs is a new terminal automation and security systems supplier formed to focus on growth opportunities for its current best-on-the market terminal gate and yard automation applications (smartGATE, smartOCR) and middleware integration platform, KPI reporting, hardware equipment installations, and 24/7 technical and maintenance support for clients at marine terminals, airports and railroad facilities worldwide.

This article was published in the September 2011 issue of World Port Development.  Paying subscribers only can receive a pdf of the article in its original format including charts and pictures by sending an email to archive@worldportdevelopment.com

Uplifting News

Tim Newbound reviews the improving forklift truck market and rounds up some of this year's industry and design developments.

This article was published in the September 2011 issue of World Port Development.  Paying subscribers only can receive a pdf of the article in its original format including charts and pictures by sending an email to archive@worldportdevelopment.com

Can Egypt finally tap into its potential?

For nearly 50 years the Egyptian national government failed to tap into the logistics and transportation potential of the country which enjoys an enviable location just between Asia and Europe. As the transition from the Mubarak regime proceeds, logistics experts are hopeful that positive political changes will translate into a more favorable business environment that will draw more investment to a sector of growing importance.

This article was published in the World Port Development Latin America Supplement 2011.  Paying subscribers only can receive a pdf of the article in its original format including charts and pictures by sending an email to archive@worldportdevelopment.com

Ready for business

Two years ago when the economic downturn kicked in the world faced a crisis but it seems that the downturn didn't affect the countries representing Latin America and investments continued. World Port Development reports...

This article was published in the World Port Development Latin America Supplement 2011.  Paying subscribers only can receive a pdf of the article in its original format including charts and pictures by sending an email to archive@worldportdevelopment.com

Bigger is better

With the widening of the Panama Canal scheduled to be completed in 2014 the race is on to set up shop at both ends of the Canal. But the widening project might have a much larger impact as ports on the East Coast of the US are preparing to welcome larger container vessels. World Port Development reports...

This article was published in the World Port Development Latin America Supplement 2011.  Paying subscribers only can receive a pdf of the article in its original format including charts and pictures by sending an email to archive@worldportdevelopment.com

The Public-Private relationship – Latin America

Michel Donner, Port & Maritime Transport Consultant provides an overview of the current challenges in the public-private relationship in the port industry in Latin America.

This article was published in the World Port Development Latin America Supplement 2011.  Paying subscribers only can receive a pdf of the article in its original format including charts and pictures by sending an email to archive@worldportdevelopment.com

Talking Trade: Latin America and the Caribbean

World Port Development takes a look at a report from the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), discovering that rising trade levels should be treated with care...

This article was published in the World Port Development Latin America Supplement  2011.  Paying subscribers only can receive a pdf of the article in its original format including charts and pictures by sending an email to archive@worldportdevelopment.com

Greenfield opportunity in Brazil

Empresa Brasileira de Terminais Portua?rios SA is planning the largest private port terminal in Brazil.